Recipes for the week
New recipe + reader faves 🌞
Happy Sunday. Today, I have a new recipe plus a few reader faves and St. Patrick’s Day recipes to keep you cooking this week.
Weekend Update
It’s been a very busy week (and weekend!) of baking and cooking! I’ve updated nearly all of my St. Patrick’s Day baking recipes to include weight measurements in addition to volume, so I’ve been up to my ears in St. Patrick’s Day treats (not a bad problem to have), like my Guinness Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting and my St. Patrick’s Day Trifle (recipes below)!
I also reshot my shredded beef and cheesy grits and was able to donate it to our local community fridge last week, so I felt great about that.
My biggest win is my Shamrock Shake Upside-Down Cake! If you’ve been following me on TikTok or Instagram, you know that cake nearly drove me into lunacy. I just could NOT get it right despite having a very clear vision of what I wanted it to be. But, I’m so, so excited to be able to share a FINISHED recipe for you just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! It’s such a fun and festive cake, and I hope that if you decide to make it, you’ll love it as much as I did.
Next week, I’ll be having my friends over for St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy my homemade corned beef and cabbage, and I’m also going to Medieval Times later in the week. I’m trying to decide if I should dress up or not. Hmmm!
Alright, enough chit-chat. Let’s get into some recipes to keep you cooking this week.
NEW RECIPE
Shamrock Shake Upside-Down Cake
I think I was carrying the mint extract industry on my back as I developed this recipe, but she’s FINALLY HERE. I just love this cake. It really delivers all the best parts of a Shamrock Shake in each and every bite. YUM!
READER FAVES
Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake
Thank you, Kathy! This really is a decadent comfort meal and a perfect way to wrap up the cold winter season!
Baked Beef and Feta Meatballs
Thank you, Bill! Serving these meatballs on couscous is such a great idea! The perfect vehicle for that sweet and spicy harissa-maple sauce. Delish!
Chicory Banana Upside-Down Cake
Thank you, Sarah! And happy, happy birthday! I’m so glad this was a winner on such a special day. The chicory caramel is really something else. I want it on ice cream, stat!
Easy Chicken and Red Lentils
Thank you for the 5-star review, Paul! This easy chicken and red lentil dish is so quick, so simple, and so delicious. You only need a handful of ingredients for a satisfying and shockingly easy dinner.
MORE ST. PATRICK’S DAY IDEAS
Guinness Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting
Guinness cupcakes with Irish cream frosting are made for those who want a decadent, luxe St. Patrick’s Day dessert with just a little nip of booziness.
St. Patrick’s Day Trifle
A fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day trifle makes for the perfect treat to take to parties! It’s filled to the brim with homemade sponge cake, pistachio pudding, whipped cream, and topped with an irresistible pistachio streusel.
Irish Boxty Recipe
Boxty, a traditional Irish potato pancake and a staple in Irish cooking, is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day potato side dish recipe.
Irish Guinness Beef Stew with Prunes
This Irish Guinness beef stew uses the sweetness of prunes to offset the bitter flavors of Guinness for a stew that is deeply savory with a balanced sweetness.
Irish Oat Bread with Dates and Hazelnuts
This Irish oat bread with dates and hazelnuts is decadent with an irresistibly deep and nutty sweetness that pairs perfectly with whipped butter.
Shepherd’s Pie
This shepherd’s pie recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner on a cold night. A thick gravy made with ground lamb and subtly sweet prunes pairs perfectly with fluffy mashed potatoes.
Irish Carrot Pudding
This Irish carrot pudding is moist and flavorful and pairs perfectly with dates and hazelnuts for a nice little sweet treat.
That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! You can also respond directly to this email! Byeeeeeeee! 💖💖
-kylie
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